Systemic

Spread throughout the body. Affecting, generally, all body systems.


Referring to or affecting the whole body.


A term which, in referring to a disease, means a disease that affects the body as a whole.


Affecting the body as a whole, rather than individual parts.


Affecting organs and tissues throughout the body rather than a specific organ or body part. For example, systemic disorders such as diabetes mellitus or hypertension can affect the entire body.


Relating to or affecting the body as a whole, rather than individual parts and organs.


A description of something for example, a drug that affects the whole body and not just part of it.


The term “systemic” refers to something that impacts the entire body rather than just a particular area. For instance, fever is a systemic symptom, while swelling is a localized one. The word “systemic” is also used to describe the section of blood circulation that serves all areas of the body, excluding the lungs.


Pertaining to a system.


Pertaining to the whole organism or the entire body.


 


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